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Rusty Pelican is a modern waterfront banquet hall wedding venue located in Key Biscayne, Florida. A combination of eclectic and modern chic, it is known for its lively nightlife reputation. Rusty Pelican is the perfect venue for couples who want to truly experience Miami.
Facilities and Capacity
Rusty Pelican’s 15,000 square feet is adaptable for any style of wedding. With five event spaces, couples may host a maximum of 500 guests. The Rusty Pelican Grand Ballroom is the largest event space and offers waterfront views, bridal suite access, and full kitchen access. The Pelican Ballroom offers a separate foyer for cocktails and provides a view of the Miami skyline. The Biscayne Room offers premier waterfront views and a spacious terrace. The Vista Terrace is the ultimate in Miami experiences, offering a view of the Miami skyline right on the water. The Coral Room is the perfect place for an intimate gathering, with enough space for 70 guests and a beautiful view.
Services Offered
Rusty Pelican offers event planning with their experienced, in-house staff. They can help couples hammer out the details for their wedding and plan anything from production to the menu and the floral arrangements. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame waterfront views. The modern decor and elegant fixtures will wow every guest. Any wedding would be the height of cool.
Cuisine
As a waterfront restaurant, Rusty Pelican offers catering. They have specific special event menus; from brunch to dinner and dessert. They can offer plated, buffet, passed bites, and stations for everything from breakfast to dinner. They offer four wedding catering packages: Luminous Package, Radiance Package, Brilliance Package, and Good Morning Sunshine. Other specialty event menus are available, so couples can be sure they have options that would suit any of their guests.
Other Services
Rusty Pelican also offers beverage and bar services. They offer a premium open bar, deluxe open bar, beer and wine, bubbles and mimosas, soda, and cash bar options. Linens are included.
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Reviews of Rusty Pelican
Review summary
Rusty Pelican in Miami is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for its magical and breathtaking setting, attentive staff, delicious food, and stunning views of the bay and skyline. Guests praised the professionalism and responsiveness of the team, particularly highlighting the exceptional coordinators like Enitza and Jordan. The venue's preferred vendors, such as Nevot Flower Designs and Todo Dulce, received compliments, and the panoramic views from the Pelican room were described as stunning. Overall, the Rusty Pelican provided a seamless, heartfelt, and unforgettable wedding experience for couples.
magic at the rusty pelican
The staff was incredibly professional, attentive, and kind throughout the entire planning process and on the big day itself. Everything ran so smoothly, and we were able to fully enjoy every moment without a single worry.
A very special shoutout to Enitza, who went above and beyond in coordinating every detail of our dream wedding. Her warmth, organization, and genuine care made us feel so supported every step of the way. We are forever grateful to her and the entire team for making our special day absolutely unforgettable.
Highly recommend this venue to anyone looking for a beautiful, seamless, and heartfelt wedding experience!
Absolutely amazing!!!
the food was also delicious! Complements to the chef. Our guests couldn't stop complimenting the delicious food served at the reception. Could not be happier with their excellent service. We had the Pelican room, the best panorama view Miami Skyline from the sunset to the night view stunning!!! We are so grateful for the memories created at The Rusty Pelican that we will cherish for a lifetime. This was the best night of our lives and the best decision of our lives to host our wedding here at The Rusty Pelican. Thank you to the staff for being so incredible and for making our entire wedding experience one we will never forget. Cheers!
Best venue in Miami!
Amazing from beginning to end!
Best venue for your wedding!!
Amazing Venue!
Beautiful !
Amazing, the food was delicious the attention was phenomenal. From beginning to end very professional.
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The staff, the food, the view! Everything about this venue is amazing. I love working here. They are all beyond helpful and courteous. It is truly a privilege to work here.
The past month I had a wonderful opportunity to film an emotional and intimate, but exceptional wedding at the Rusty Pelican. And I will admit after filming weddings for a while now I thought nothing could surprise me. I was, however, gladly mistaken! Rusty Pelican blew my mind away with breathtaking waterfront views of Miami framed by spectacular floor to ceiling glass windows, modern and chic décor, tufted and elegant furniture, and extravagant chandeliers and light fixtures it was a true fairy tale setting for a lovely couple, who had the best day of their lives! I am extremely happy to add Rusty Pelican to one of my most loved venues as it is a true Florida gem and a must for your perfect day! RIMAS FILMS cannot recommend Rusty Pelican highly enough! If you would like to see the video: https://www.facebook.com/rimasfilms/videos/483137168697215/
What a great company to work with. We highly recommend.
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